The Dov Baron Show

Have you ever gone for a night out and had it ruined by bad service? Conversely, have you ever been having a pretty crappy night and had it turned around by fantastic customer experience? As business becomes more and more commoditized it's easy for our business, our brand to get lost in the shuffle. So how can we incorporate the very best of hospitality into not only our business, but also our lea...

We live in what maybe the most competitive time in history. Companies, brands and individuals are all struggling to stand out in a sea of attention grabbing memes, blogs, podcasts, and literally, millions of videos everyday. You may have the right title, accolades, clothes and residence…But ultimately does any of it really matter? "When the feces hits the fan," what will make your life matter? Wel...

If you want to last, you better find your purpose. But how do you do that in a company that's NOT a start up, a company that is already doing well. Wouldn't it just be better to let in be? To move forward, you better... Get Your Head Out of Your Bottom Line: And Build Your Brand on Purpose ! But how? Well stay tuned because you are about to find out. Our guest on this episode is Bethany Andell. Be...

This is one of those conversations that you think will go one way and it turns out to take many unexpected twists and turns that will make your head spin and have you see Venture Capital completely differently than you ever did! Silicon Valley has transformed the World of Venture Capital, but what the real cost of receiving VC, and is venture capital the way to go for your organization? All to oft...

We all know we need a clear strategy to move forward. However, most leadership teams fall down on implementing strategy. Why is strategic thinking so challenging to most leadership teams? Leadership requires strategy, but how do you know if you (or a team member) is a relationship leader, a visionary or a strategic thinker? Have you found yourself wondering how you can tap into the strategic think...

The changing face of business is getting our customers and our teams to buy into more than a single, or for that matter, a repeat purchase. Business, leadership, and most importantly, the way the economy moves, have all changed. We've all heard of the share economy, brought into popularity with shared cars. But do you realize there's a new emerging economy that business leaders and entrepreneurshi...

When it comes to the disruptions of business many leaders seem to fluctuate between "I Can't Go For That" I'm Wrestling with a "Man Eater" through to "You make my dreams come true" Business as we've known it is in a constant state of disruption, which means, we, as leaders have to be constantly shifting changing and innovating. However, many old school leaders want to keep things the way they were...

The demands of leadership and entrepreneurship are high, but is it possible to lead and genuinely have quality of life? Leadership and entrepreneurship are highly demanding of your time, but is it possible to attain the level of success you desire and it not cost you your very heart and soul? Well stay tuned because we are about to find out! Our guest today is… Bedros Keuilian Bedros Keuilian is a...

On this episode we ask: Do college graduates have the necessary skills needed to enter the workforce? And, if they don't, what can we as leaders do about it? As a leader (in any capacity), you've likely encountered a college graduate applying for a position that they are highly qualified for…at least on paper, but rarely are prepared for in the real world. So how can we effectively prepare the nex...

(Unedited) Why when looking at your growth and development as a leaders you may have been looking in the wrong direction. is there a more effective way to grow and develop yourself as a leader? Well according to our guest today…. The answer is Yes! Jayne Jenkins is CEO and Executive Coach at Churchill Leadership Group, She is a Fortune 500 Leadership veteran from multiple companies including Exxon...

On this episode we examine generations and our biases across: Boomers, GenX'ers, Millennial's and a group you may be unfamiliar with who are changing everything… they are "Second-Wave Millennials". Stay tuned…you are about to be riveted! Generational challenges abound in parenting, in teaching, in managing and in leadership. All to often, in working with Boomer and GenX leaders, I hear them talk a...

Can we take homeless people and turn them into entrepreneurs…while helping save the planet? The shift toward socially responsible organization is changing the way we do business, but does that mean we have to sacrifice profits or can having a a business that puts social responsibility at the forefront become more profitable? Well our guest on this episode is David Katz. David has a resume that pro...

One this episode we'll be taking an insider look at… How to Live Your Purpose, Regain Your Sanity, while Embracing the Daily Grind! As a leader, whether you are a CEO, someone in the C-suite, a Sales Leader or leader in any capacity you know that we've spoken many times about the importance of purpose in our work lives. However, sometimes the pressures of leadership in all its forms can be a littl...

On this episode we take an insider look at… Being the chief…and redefining the distribution of power. Power positions have changed, there is power given and power chosen. You may have been climbing the corporate ladder and you may of may not have gotten the promotions you wanted, expected or believed you deserve. You see; conventional wisdom has long defined "Chiefs" as rulers of people—those at t...

Have you become the disengaged employee of your own life? There's aways another goal, another target to hit, but secretly many leaders, many a-type driven individuals find themselves asking "Is this it, is this really living?" Well according to our guest today each of us can let go of goals that are not our own and find our true motivation by simply learning how to "Do Today!" My guest today has a...

Can you use your Confidence Super Powers for good? Imposter Syndrome; it's rampant with high level executives. But is there a way to rapidly rewire your subconscious mind and go from feeling like an imposter to having confidence as a super power… particularly if you're a women? Well our guest on this episode is: Michele Molitor and she says: ABSOLUTELY! Michele Molitor is the founder and CEO of Ne...

Today we'll be taking an insider look at: The Trap of Success, how getting what you want might be the last thing you need! As a leader in any capacity you have got to know that Success has a Price, but the question is; how do we make sure the price isn't too high. So, how can we overcome our fears, find significance and attain the profound success we so desperately desire with paying a price of pe...

On this episode we'll be taking an insider look at how the (other) F-word limits leadership… Life, leadership and excellence are Not a sprint but rather a marathon… In fact the truth is that oftentimes it will seem more like an ultra-marathon, but what is the difference between those who keep going when the going gets tough, and then tougher, verses those "seemingly" strong folks who give up? More...

Leadership and entrepreneurship can steal your health but what you can do about it? If you are a leader in any capacity you know the demands of being a leader can sometimes be overwhelming. So many things can end up on the back burner including our health. You know how it goes; you're away meeting with clients, you're at conferences, lunches, functions and before you know it your 6 pack has become...

Leadership that goes beyond the Ego, a nice fantasy or highly practical? Leadership has gone through many dramatic changes in the last few decades and as much as we had moved away from command and control leadership, the rise of dictatorial leadership is showing up all over the place, not least of all in politics. So the question is: What is the next evolution of leadership, and how can we impleme...

When it comes to funding; why is it that sometimes a company that seems fairly average beats out a far superior one?…What's the secret? you know… The saying; it's not what you know, it's who you know. But maybe in the world of "start-up" financing it's both. So often smart founders with compelling business models fail due to a lack of funding. But what if you had guidance from the kind of person w...

Have you considered the question: Do we succeed because of privilege or adversity? Leadership can seem to be about winning, but in truth it's about so much more…It's about training, mental, emotional prep. It's about mindset, it's also about pacing and supporting the team that you are part of… So how can you possibly balance all these things and win? Particularly when the odds are stacked against...

Life after a brush with death… Could there be a Gift from Adversity? Mike Tyson famously said: "Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth." You can have a perfect plan, you can have perfect execution of that plan, but what happens when the feces hits the fan ? Do you crawl away find a hole and stay in it? Or do you allow it to catapult you out into something else… Something bigger,...

Reinvention, is it something used as spin for companies with bad PR…Or could it be a path to innovation and sustainability? The world is changing and as leaders we must stay ahead of the curve, particularly when we are already huge…but how? Well our guest on this episode is… DR. NADYA ZHEXEMBAYEVA She is a scientist, entrepreneur, author and Chief Reinvention Officer at WE EXIST Reinvention Agency...

The need for today's leaders to be Brave! Why it matters, and what bravery really is! Leadership has many forms… Nice, often spineless and often in effective. Hardline, which is often effective in meeting deadline but also fails miserably at bonding great talent to the organization. However, there is another kind of leader: The Brave Leader, and on this show we are going to find out exactly what a...